Agony Quote by Rebecca Boxall
““doing? Was it agony?’ ‘Horrendous. I had no idea these things go on for so long either. They were talking about an epidural when I left, so she might get a bit of rest before the pushing bit starts. Goodness, it made me very glad to be a man.’ ‘You’ll think I’m mad but, even though it sounds awful, I’d still have loved to experience it.’ Will put his arms out and embraced her. ‘I know,’ he said into her hair. Serena took a deep breath and looked up at him. ‘You look exhausted,’ she said. ‘Why don’t you go and have a bath and a nap and we’ll do Winnie’s presents just before lunch?’ ‘That sounds like heaven. I’ll go and””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: Unnamed Narrative (2020)
A couple navigates labor, sharing humor and support, highlighting intimacy amid pain.
In simple terms: Humor and love help endure painful moments.
Key Takeaway
Find humor and connection in difficult times.
Themes
love
pain
humor
support
Mood
empathetic
hopeful
Type
relational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- childbirth
- hospital stays
- partner support
- post‑partum recovery
Key Concepts
intimacy
coping mechanisms
Questions to Reflect On
- How does shared laughter affect stress during crisis?
- What other ways can partners support each other?
A Different Perspective
Humor may not ease physical suffering for everyone.
![“[W]e must learn to accommodate ourselves to the discovery that some of those cunningly-fashioned instruments called human souls have only a very limited range of music, and will not vibrate in the least under a touch that fills others with tremulous rapture or quivering agony.” quote by George Eliot](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9be/george-eliot-84_agony_w-e-must-learn-to-accommodate-ourselves_12409.jpg)
